First Annual DEAW Spring Conference 2026

GROW: Sustaining Our Dance Communities

Attendees can expect a day of workshops, discussion, and shared learning centered on sustaining ourselves, our classrooms, and our broader dance communities. Together, we’ll explore community-building, leadership, wellness, and practical tools that support long-term, meaningful engagement in dance.

This conference marks our first annual Spring Conference, created in response to feedback from our community seeking a new seasonal rhythm for gathering and connection.

We are truly excited to come together, reconnect in person, and continue growing alongside one another.

When: Saturday, April 18th

Where: Creative Dance Center
12577 Densmore Ave N
Seattle, Washington 98133

Why: Dance communities thrive when the people within them are supported. GROW was created to offer a space for reflection, learning, and connection—where educators, students, and community members can come together to share experiences and strengthen the future of dance education. Shaped by community feedback, this gathering reflects our belief in growing together through collaboration and care.